Does anyone have info on the number of students typically accepted during Harvard's regular decision round? I’m trying to gauge my chances and understand how selective it is compared to early action.
Harvard, like many selective schools, does not publish exact numbers of regular decision acceptances each year. However, it's widely known that the regular decision acceptance rate tends to be significantly lower than the early action rate. For context, in a recent year, Harvard's early action acceptance rate was around 13.9%, whereas the regular decision rate was likely under 3%.
Harvard's Class of 2025 had a record low acceptance rate of 3.4% overall, indicative of its highly competitive nature. This percentage includes both early action and regular decision applicants.
These statistics can seem daunting, but remember that they reflect the extreme selectivity of the process and are not a prediction of your individual chance. It's crucial to focus on presenting a strong application that highlights your talents, commitments, and fit for the university. The quality of your application, rather than timing, is the most significant factor in your potential acceptance to Harvard.
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